Yonkers Raceway has a 9-race card. The $1.00 Pick 5 with a $10,000 guaranteed pool rolls in Race 5. The $1.00 Late Pick 4 starts in Race 8, and it will be my focus. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.

Race 6 (8:25 PM EDT)

2-Himself N (3-1)-Had a good try from the 7-hole 2 back and finished 3rd, then dropped and popped drawing off by 5 lengths. Jordan Stratton sticks and he could get on the engine and make every call a winning one.
4-Rolling With Sam (4-1)-Sam is a 1-move type that needs a trip. Has been cashing small checks but that was against tougher. Joe B sticks, so will look for a more aggressive steer at this level.
6-GDS Thunder GB (8-1)-Will take a swing for a price and Austin Siegelman could be aggressive off the gate. Faced this kind in last and raced better, will string along, and look for another improved try.

Race 7 (8:45 PM EDT)

1-Boston Bound (9/5)-Was used a couple of times after leaving from post 4 and won. Jason Bartlett provided a sharp steer, now draws the 1-hole, and faces the same kind.
2-Matai Phil N (7/2)-Liked Phil last week and Brent Holland went gate to wire from post 8 and stood tall to the wire. Faces better here, Holland sticks and could be up to the challenge. Respecting its chances to double up.

Race 8 (9:05 PM EDT)

3-Vicious (5-1)-Didn’t have a great start last week versus the Invites and lost to a well-meant winner. Did go the 2nd half in 55.1, has beaten this kind before and the last winner isn’t in this field. Should be a threat if Tyler Buter provides a smooth steer.
4-Copperfield (3-1)-The last couple have been a bit dull, but Bartlett returns for this affair. The last time in at this condition was bet down to 4/5 and drew off by 3 lengths with tonight’s pilot in the bike.

Race 9 (9:25 PM EDT)

1-Verdun (5/2)-Leaving from post 1 might be a bit tricky, but Pat Lachance knows well and this field isn’t as stacked as those in the Borgata Series. Lands in a soft spot and will look for Lachance to push the button at the right time and take a picture.
5-Catalpa Rescue A (8/5)-This is another who found the water too deep in the Borgata series. Not loving the short price, but Bartlett has that effect and he hasn’t steered the 7-year-old this year. Has won 5 of 15 at YR and the pedal will be down when the wings fold against this crew. Bartlett posts 44% winners when he drives for the Scott Blackler barn.

$1 Late Pick 4

2,4,6/1,2/3,4/1,5
Total Bet=$24

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